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Stretching for Runners

By: Dr. Victor Prisk M.D. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in disorders of the foot and ankle, I see many runners in my practice. Although runners mostly come to me for treatment of problems like Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and arthritis they are often surprised by the fact that I will examine their knees, hips, and…

Coach’s Corner: The Tireless Runner

By: Amy Begley-Coach, Atlanta Track Club Runners are often energetic, lively people, but there are some who take it to a whole new level. Bob Wells is one of them. Bob’s running journey began during a time of transition in his life. He had just kicked a 20-year smoking addiction and was hoping to save his marriage as…

Falling For Fall- Gear for Cooler Weather

By: Mizuno Race Team Member, Lindsay Flanagan At last! My favorite time of year is finally upon us, fall. The temperature is slowly dropping, humidity easing, and, wait, is that a breeze I feel? Summer still seems to be lingering here in Washington, D.C., but I cannot wait for the arrival of cool, crisp, air. While cooler weather in…

Prevention and Self-Treatment of Blisters

By: The Mizuno Shoe Guy Blisters. Among runners, the only greater certainty is taxes and the rise in the cost of race entry fees. All three are inevitable. There’s not much you can do about taxes and the price of entry fees (except race less), but there are several steps you can take to stop blisters. Or,…